Charles Dance
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A distinguished English actor whose patrician bearing and silky menace made him one of cinema's great screen villains. Charles Dance, born in Worcestershire, reached vast new audiences as the ruthless Tywin Lannister on 'Game of Thrones', and brought class to 'Alien³' (1992), 'The Imitation Game' (2014), 'Me Before You' (2016), 'Dracula Untold' (2014), 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' (2019) and 'The King's Man' (2021). A commanding, richly voiced performer, he is a master of cold authority, wounded pride and understated power.
Charles Dance
84 Movies
53 Series
A distinguished English actor whose patrician bearing and silky menace made him one of cinema's great screen villains. Charles Dance, born in Worcestershire, reached vast new audiences as the ruthless Tywin Lannister on 'Game of Thrones', and brought class to 'Alien³' (1992), 'The Imitation Game' (2014), 'Me Before You' (2016), 'Dracula Untold' (2014), 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' (2019) and 'The King's Man' (2021). A commanding, richly voiced performer, he is a master of cold authority, wounded pride and understated power.
Movies
Plays Leopold Frankenstein
Frankenstein
2025
Plays Commander Denniston
The Imitation Game
2014
Plays Stephen Traynor
Me Before You
2016
Plays Alan Jonah
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
2019
Plays Clemens
Alien³
1992
Plays Frasier Mahoney
Wildcat
2025
Plays Harold Fillmore
Ghostbusters
2016
Plays Fred Powell
Ladies First
2026
Plays Kitchener
The King's Man
2021
Plays Agent Seven
Johnny English Strikes Again
2018
Plays Thomas
Underworld: Awakening
2012
Plays Major Grachev
Child 44
2015
Plays Thomas
Underworld: Blood Wars
2016
Plays Father Harris
The First Omen
2024
Plays Benedict
Last Action Hero
1993
Plays Master Vampire
Dracula Untold
2014
Plays Claus
For Your Eyes Only
1981
Plays Christopher Dent
The Batman: Part II
2028
Plays Mr. Bennet
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
2016
Plays Lord Dudley
Iron Mask
2019
Plays Raymond Stockbridge
Gosford Park
2001
Plays DCS Andrew Windsor
The Contractor
2007
Plays John Bosload
Swimming Pool
2003
Plays Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury
Ironclad
2011
Plays Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein
2015
Plays Deputy Prime Minister David Carlton
Ali G Indahouse
2002
Plays King Tallious
Your Highness
2011
Plays Sardo Numspa
The Golden Child
1986
Plays William Randolph Hearst
Mank
2020
Plays Mr. Malcolm
Scoop
2006
Plays Legantir (voice)
Justin and the Knights of Valour
2013
Plays Rupert Munro
China Moon
1994
Plays Sherman
Woman in Gold
2015
Plays Lord Dudley
Forbidden Empire
2014
Plays Nabel / Macanudo
Space Truckers
1996
Plays Minister Neergaard
Against the Ice
2022
Plays Soames
Michael Collins
1996
Plays Mr. Daren
Euphoria
2018
Plays Josslyn Hay
White Mischief
1987
Plays Michael Harbinson
Starter for 10
2006
Plays Derek du Pré
Hilary and Jackie
1998
Plays Old Alexander Ivanov
Despite the Falling Snow
2016
Plays King Charles II
Admiral
2015
Plays Raymond Brock
Plenty
1985
Plays Uncle Bertie
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
2018
Plays Tywin Lannister
Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience
2015
Plays Edison Wolcott
Rumours
2024
Plays Dr. Ed Mittlesbay
The Surgeon
1995
Plays Solono
There Be Dragons
2011
Plays Battar Master of Ceremonies
Twice Upon a Time
2006
TV Shows
Plays Mr. Moley (voice)
Moley
2021
Plays Tywin Lannister
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Mr. Tulkinghorn
Bleak House
2005
Plays Self - Narrator (voice)
Rise of Empires: Ottoman
2020
Plays Conrad Knox
Strike Back
2010
Plays Dr. Edmund Maltravers
Trinity
2009
Plays Dr. Ben Wilson
Rabbit Hole
2023
Plays Martin Benson
The Widow
2019
Plays Max Hastings
This England
2022
Plays Commander Picton
The Little Drummer Girl
2018
Plays Timothy Winthrop
The Day of the Jackal
2024
Plays Lord Mountbatten
The Crown
2016
Plays Guy Perron
The Jewel in the Crown
1984
Plays John Hodder
Secret State
2012
Plays Edmund Aird
Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love
2011
Plays Self - Narrator (voice)
Churchill at War
2024
Plays Lord Denton
The Great Fire
2014
Plays David Byfield
Fallen Angel
2007
Plays Mr. Chistopher Lilly
Fingersmith
2005
Plays Karellen
Childhood's End
2015
Plays Justice Lawrence Wargrave
And Then There Were None
2015
Plays Sir Henry Somerset
To the Ends of the Earth
2005
Plays Self - Narrator (voice)
Testament: The Story of Moses
2024
Plays Edward Forester
First Born
1988
Plays Old Michaelangelo
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
2024
Plays Richard Wheeler
Last Rights
2005
Plays SAS Major Harry Maxim
The Secret Servant
1984
Plays Lord Vetinari
Going Postal
2010
Plays Maxim de Winter
Rebecca
1997
Plays Dr. Fludd
Neverland
2011
Latest Trailers
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Ladies First
Full Filmography
The Batman: Part II
Christopher Dent
2028
Film
Ladies First
Fred Powell
2026
Film
Wildcat
Frasier Mahoney
2025
Film
Frankenstein
Leopold Frankenstein
2025
Film
Creditors
Gustaf
2025
Film
Churchill at War
Self - Narrator (voice) · 4 episodes
2024–
TV
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Old Michaelangelo · 3 episodes
2024–
TV
Samaná Sunrise
Noah Blum
2024
Film
The Day of the Jackal
Timothy Winthrop · 6 episodes
2024–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Charles Dance and where are they from?
Charles Dance is 79 years old, born on October 10, 1946 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Charles Dance?
Charles Dance is best known for roles in The Imitation Game, Me Before You, Ghostbusters.
How many movies has Charles Dance been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Charles Dance has appeared in 82 movies and 49 TV shows.
What was Charles Dance's first movie?
The career of Charles Dance began with Dreams of Leaving (1980).
What is Charles Dance's most recent movie or series?
Charles Dance's most recent release is Ladies First, which premiered on May 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Charles Dance appeared in?
On television, Charles Dance has appeared in Game of Thrones, The Sandman, The Crown, The Day of the Jackal.
Does Charles Dance have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Charles Dance's upcoming work includes: The Batman: Part II (2028).
Charles Dance
1946-10-10 · Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK
Walter Charles Dance OBE (born 10 October 1946) is an English actor. He is known for playing intimidating, authoritarian characters and villains. Dance started his career on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) before appearing in film and television. For his services to drama, he was appointed an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006.
He made his feature film debut in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only (1981). He has since appeared in a string of critically acclaimed period films, including Michael Collins (1996), Gosford Park (2001), The Imitation Game (2014), Mank (2020), and The King's Man (2021). He has also appeared in the films The Golden Child (1986), Alien 3 (1992), Last Action Hero (1993), Dracula Untold (2014), and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019). He made his directorial film debut with the drama film Ladies in Lavender (2004), which he also wrote and executive-produced.
On television, Dance played Guy Perron in The Jewel in the Crown (1984), Mr Tulkinghorn in Bleak House (2005), for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, Tywin Lannisterin Game of Thrones (2011–2015), and Lord Mountbatten in the third and fourth seasons of The Crown (2019–2020), for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.Charles Dance, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.